Pound
Auction Have everyone donate an item. Each
item must weigh in at one pound. Have each person
donating wrap their items so that you are unable
to tell what the item is. Then auction the items
off.
Cup
Auction - (Donna S - VA) Place an empty cup
in front of all items to be "auctioned"
off. Sell "chances" for example you
might sell 20 chances for $2.00. Now bidders can
take their chances and "bid" on the
items they want. For example you might put all 20
chances into one cup for that one item, or you
could put 10 chances in one cup and 5 in another
and 5 in another. Auctioneer draws one name from
the cup and that's the winner. Repeat for each
item.
50/50
Drawing - (Diane Z - WI) You buy chances for
$1 each at begining of meeting. Treasurer counts
it all up and puts half back for some lucky
individual. someone pulls the ticket and
announces the winner. other half goes to
treasury/charity.
Admission
- Charge admission to special club events such as
club swap meets or club auctions.
Auctions!
- Have members and/or sponsors (and whoever else
you can find) donate items for a club auction.
Don't forget to also raise a little money from
admission fees for the event. <g>
Raffle
some ornaments - signed or unsigned ornaments
make great raffle items, make up some raffle
tickets and sell 'em. Remember you don't have to
limit yourself to Hallmark ornaments either. If
you've got a really popular item to raffle
consider asking your sponsoring store to sell
tickets to non club member customers in the store
as well.
Lapel
pins, lapel pins, lapel pins! There are lots
of lapel pin collectors out there. Be sure to
carry those pins with you to all the secondary
shows and Hallmark events you attend. Hey and
don't forget to advertise here on The Ornament
Connection too!!
Cookin'
with Collectors - Put on those chef's hats,
write down some recipes and put together a club
cookbook! Come on, you know that everyone likes
to eat!
Hold
a Bakeless Bake Sale -
A bit
of news we have today...
A BAKELESS BAKE SALE is on the way.
In these busy days, who wants to bake,
A pie or cookies or even a cake.
You’d be surprised if you counted the cost,
of ingredients, heat, and the time you’ve
lost.
Baking for sales is extra work.
Yet nobody really wants to shirk.
So we’ve thought of a plan that’s
really grand,
and feel quite sure you’ll understand.
In an envelope, if you like, please include the
price...
of a pie or cake or anything nice.
Without fuss or bother, you’ve done your
part.
We hope you’ll give with a willing heart.
Wishing success for our BAKELESS BAKE SALE,
This is the end of our little tale.
Ain't
it always the same...seems like you always need money for
something. Hallmark collectors clubs are no different.
Maybe you need some things for the club or you might be
raising money for your club's favorite charity. But any
way you look at it your club is going to eventually need
some money in the treasury; and between you and me,
sometimes those membership dues just aren't enough. Here
are some ideas to consider when it comes time for your
club to raise a little "moolah."